Earn Your Certificate as a Worksite Wellness Specialist or Program Manager

Supported by current research and best practices, NWI’s multi-level Worksite Wellness Certificate Program is recognized as a premier training program for worksite wellness, human resources, benefits, and interdisciplinary professionals who are working to ensure a well workforce. Participants in the NWI Worksite Wellness certificate program gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to assist them in creating and sustaining a culture of wellness within an organization.

To earn a Certificate as a Worksite Wellness Specialist or Program Manager: For each program level for which they are registered, participants must attend the full 2-day training and successfully pass an online exam within 2 weeks of the training.

Which level is right for you?

The Worksite Wellness Specialist level is the first step in NWI's Worksite Wellness Certificate program and enrollment is open to all individuals who want to gain insights into worksite wellness and work toward developing sustainable change within an organization. The training aims to assist participants in building the business case for wellness, creating and sustaining a culture of wellness, and driving and measuring employee engagement.Learn more about the CWWS course content.

The Worksite Wellness Program Manager level is geared toward professionals who are currently in a worksite wellness manager/supervisor role or who are working toward a manager/supervisor role. The comprehensive curriculum provides participants with knowledge and skills for effective leadership and for planning, designing, implementing, and measuring strategies that lead to well employees and a culture of wellness. Learn more about the CWWPM course content.

To be eligible for the Program Manager level, participants must have completed the Specialist level or have managed a corporate wellness program at least three of the past four years. (During online registration, registrants will be asked to provide contact information for their current or most recent supervisor to verify eligibility.)

Daily Schedule

8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check-in and coffee

8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Training Program

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch (included)

12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Training

Registration Fee

Sign up early: Space is limited for these programs. Lunch is included on all training days.

SAVE $100 when you attend both CWWS and CWWPM at this location (select the "Combo" during registration)!

Current NWI Members: $1,810 for Combo or $955 per program

Non-members (NWI Guest Account): $2,090 for Combo or $1,095 per program (Join now to save!)

Bring the Team and Save!Sign up your group of 3 or more and we'll take $50 off each registration. Call 715.342.2969 for details.

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Includes 14 hours of continuing education credit!

The National Wellness Institute offers diverse continuing education options for its worksite wellness programs. For each training (Worksite Wellness Specialist & Worksite Wellness Program Manager) completed, participants may earn 14 CECs toward certifications they currently hold. A CEC certificate will be e-mailed to individuals who select their desired CEC certificate(s) when completing the post-training evaluation form. NWI's Worksite Wellness Professional Certificate Program is pre-approved by:

ACSM: The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that “National Wellness Institute, Inc.” meets the criteria for official ACSM Approved Provider status from (December 2015– December 2018). Providership # 661228

HRCI®: The use of this seal confirms that this activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

NWI (CWP): The CWWS and CWWPM programs have been approved for 14 Category 1 continuing education credits by the National Wellness Institute for NWI Certified Wellness Practitioners (CWP).

SHRM: National Wellness Institute is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. The NWI Worksite Wellness Specialist and Worksite Wellness Program Manager training programs are each valid for 14 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit shrmcertification.org

For more information about continuing education, contact the National Wellness Institute at 715.342.2969 or nwi@nationalwellness.org.

Event Cancellation Policy: Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome at no extra charge. A charge of 10% of the registration fee will be made for cancellations received in writing (or e-mailed with confirmation received) more than 15 business days prior to the start of the event. A charge of 50% of the registration fee will be assessed for cancellations received 15 or less business days prior to the start of the event. If you have any questions regarding your registration, contact NWI.